Hardware Retail Sales Representative

Hardware Retail Sales Representative

Package: R25,000 R30,000 Basic PM (Depending on Experience) + Company Car + Medical Aid + Pension + Commission

Role Purpose

Our client is looking for a high-energy Sales Representative to drive the growth of their Adhesives & Sealants portfolio. You will be responsible for servicing an existing customer base, expanding distribution through new business development, and ensuring world-class merchandising standards in the Nelspruit/Mpumalanga areas.

• Sales & Growth: Meet monthly sales and GP targets; identify and close new business opportunities within the hardware/retail sector.
• Account Management: Maintain a regular call cycle to service existing clients, manage stock levels, and implement GAP analysis to introduce new product lines.
• Brand Excellence: Oversee in-store merchandising, conduct product training for customers, and represent the brand at trade shows.
• Admin & Logistics: Manage contract pricing, assist with debt collection/credit queries, and provide accurate weekly/monthly sales reports.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with merchandisers, technical trainers, and distribution teams to ensure seamless service delivery.

• Education: Matric (Grade 12) essential; Tertiary Diploma in Sales/Marketing highly advantageous.
• Experience: 46 years of proven sales and business development experience (ideally within hardware, FMCG, or industrial consumables).
• Industry Knowledge: Solid understanding of hardware sales trends and retail distribution.
• Skills: Strong assertive communication, high initiative, and proficiency in sales reporting (knowledge of QlikView is a plus).
• Attributes: A self-starter capable of maintaining high productivity levels and building influential professional relationships.
• Fully Bilingual in English and Afrikaans (Beneficial)

Why Apply?

This role offers a highly competitive commission structure (averaging R20,000 pm in this territory) along with the stability of a market-leading company and a comprehensive benefits package.